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New Mexico Warns Hunters of PFAS Contamination Risks

1/28/2025

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A health advisory has been issued by the New Mexico Department of Health following alarming PFAS contamination levels found in wildlife at Holloman Lake, close to White Sands National Park. Hunters who have consumed game from this area since 2010 are strongly encouraged to seek medical advice. This contamination not only jeopardizes health but also endangers local ecosystems, prompting new legislative efforts to combat PFAS exposure.

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A health advisory has been issued by the New Mexico Department of Health following alarming PFAS contamination levels found in wildlife at Holloman Lake, close to White Sands National Park. Hunters who have consumed game from this area since 2010 are strongly encouraged to seek medical advice. This contamination not only jeopardizes health but also endangers local ecosystems, prompting new legislative efforts to combat PFAS exposure.